Northeast Philadelphia state lawmakers reflect on one-year anniversary of devastating plane crash
Rep. Sean M Dougherty January 30, 2026 | 11:13 AM
HARRISBURG, Jan. 30 – On the verge of the one-year anniversary of the Northeast Philadelphia Plane Crash that occurred on Jan. 31, 2025, state Reps. Sean Dougherty, Jared Solomon, Anthony Bellmon, Ed Neilson and Pat Gallagher, all D-Phila., offered the following statement. The crash occurred between Dougherty and Solomon’s districts.
“Last year, our community here in Northeast Philadelphia witnessed an unimaginable tragedy when a plane crashed onto Cottman Avenue. Six individuals on board and one civilian on the ground lost their lives, and more were injured.
“This crash ravaged our community and affected it for months. However, thanks to the tireless work and bravery of our Philadelphia Police and Fire Departments, the Emergency Office Management Team, PGW team, and first responders, and the remarkable leadership of Mayor Cherelle Parker and Gov. Josh Shapiro, our community was able to recover.
“We must also note the volunteer work of so many of our neighbors -- everyday Northeast Philadelphians who love this community. In Northeast Philly, we look out for and protect one another. It’s what makes our community so strong.
“As we look back on the one-year mark of this tragedy, we are thankful for the successful recovery, and we look to continue building on that recovery to ensure Northeast Philly is the best community possible for all our neighbors.”